Categories for Assisted Living
April 20, 2023
Featured in the Jewish Journal: Pam DeGroot carries on her mother’s legacy at Kaplan Estates
Read this story on the Jewish Journal. (In the photo from L to R: Antonio Alvarez, of Kaplan Estates; Pam DeGroot; Megin Hemmerling, Peabody Chelsea Jewish Lifecare; Ellen Gordon, Chelsea…
April 13, 2023
Behind the Scenes at the Leonard Florence Center for Living
Passover is an important Jewish holiday, and the residents spent many hours discussing what Passover means to each individual. We shared personal stories, traditions, and favorite foods in our talk…
April 11, 2023
Look What’s Happening at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz!
No doubt about it, the “Snowball Fashion Show” was a highlight of the month. Take a look at the story and photos in this newsletter. Not sure who had more…
April 11, 2023
Message from Megin Hemmerling, North Shore Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, Happy Spring! It is always a joy to usher in the spring season on our Peabody campus. We will be setting up our outdoor seating areas…
March 30, 2023
Straight From the Runway . . . in Chelsea, MA!
Decked out in stylish clothes, jewelry, and accessories, Florence & Chafetz residents strutted down the runway as if they had been doing it all their lives. At the very first…
March 15, 2023
Behind the Scenes at Kaplan Estates and Brudnick Center for Living
Residents on the entire Peabody Campus were treated to interactive performances by Sheila Vitale, a virtuoso violinist who has been with the Boston Ballet for over 55 years. Sheila’s repertoire…
March 13, 2023
Fun-Filled Purim Celebrations Held on Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Campuses
There were smiles and laughter all around during our annual Purim celebrations in Chelsea and Peabody. Residents were dancing, singing, and eating while dressed in vibrant costumes. Some staff members…
February 27, 2023
Kaplan Estates Resident Shows the Importance of Volunteering
(In the photograph, from L-R: Antonio Alvarez, Director of Community Relations Kaplan Estates; Pam DeGroot, Megin Hemmerling, Regional President Peabody, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare; Ellen Gordon, Director of Resident Life, Chelsea…
February 14, 2023
Look What’s Happening on Our Peabody Campus
There’s a lot going on in Peabody this month. Kaplan residents and congregants from Peabody Synagogue’s Sons of Israel prayed jointly in our community room. The Service was also Zoomed…
February 13, 2023
What’s Happening at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz
Our “100% Full Celebration” was a festive and fun occasion. The event was held to celebrate the fact that Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz achieved 100% occupancy….
February 13, 2023
Message from Barry Berman, CEO of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, I am very pleased to be spending more time on our Peabody campus. Both Kaplan Estates and Brudnick Center for Living are near and dear to…
February 13, 2023
Message from Megin Hemmerling, North Shore Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, Our Meet and Greet with CEO Barry Berman on February 15 was a huge success. Mr. B, as he is fondly called, has been instrumental in…